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Enlightened Vagabond

By: Matthieu Ricard - editor and translator, Constance Wilkinson - editor
Narrated by: Roger Clark
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Colorful stories about and profound teachings of Patrul Rinpoche, one of the most impactful teachers and thinkers in the Tibetan tradition from the 19th century.

The life and teachings of the wandering yogi Patrul Rinpoche - a highly revered Buddhist master and scholar of 19th-century Tibet - come alive in true stories gathered and translated by the French Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard over more than 30 years, based on the oral accounts of great contemporary teachers as well as written sources. Patrul's life story reveals the nature of a highly realized being as he transmits the Dharma in everything he does, teaching both simple nomads and great lamas in ways that are often unconventional and even humorous, but always with uncompromising authenticity.

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A True Bodhisattva

Wonderful teachings by a great enlightened being. He is so humble and full of compassion. He indicated a good heart and kindness are key essential qualities for beings to live by. He was committed and dedicated in his spiritual practice, never wanted to accept any offerings given to him. He was a true renunciant with the heart of a Bodhisattva. Great book for spiritual seekers.

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Raise Your Awareness. Raise your frequency

Just listening to these wonderful stories you can feel your understanding of attaining an enlightened state raise. Samsara becomes more illusionary. Nirvana 1 step closer.

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Thank you so much

Thank you so much for this audio book. I wish many more namthar of enlightened master may be available to listen here. It is such a blessing. Thank you Matthieu Ricard and thank you dear narrator!

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Life Changing

I have been lost for a year now, disconnected from formal practice. this book has invoked profound devotion and discipline within me and through this I have made my way back to consistent practice and a life of true purpose

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Teaching of Patrul

Very well! Great voice of reader. Without the physicality of a book, I loved the seamless ability of listening on my phone while doing house tasks and shutting my eyes in the dark to listen in bed.

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Memories of precious moments of my own perfect teacher

A wonderful book taking the listener into the heart of BuddhaDharma and the very secret rare world of the Dzogchen Lineage. Several times my eyes filled with tears as this book poignantly reminded me and took me bank to precious moments of pure kindness to my own precious masters and teachers: Khenpo Sonam Tobgyal Rinpoche of Riwoche Temple, Kyabje Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche, of the Longchen Nyingthig Lineage ,Pema Tsangzin Khandro ( Ven Dhyani Ywahoo) and the illustrious Kyabgon Phakchok Rinpoche of the Chöeling Tersar Lineage.

With deep bows of gratitude and appreciation,

Tsunma Jamyang Donma

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Fabulously Told!

Thank you Matthieu Ricard for the work put into creating this amazing, flowing story of Patrul Rinpoché. Roger Clark’s narration is a compliment to this work. This book stands as a true virtuous example of living Dharma.
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Incredible resource

This is a fantastically narrated and beautifully collected set of stories of one of the great masters of Buddhism

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authentically in service of god and all beings

the stories profoundly affected me. learn about a true spiritual master/teacher, committed to love, and the service of god and all beings. no bs

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Amazing

This is a fantastic collection of short stories about one of the greatest Buddhist masters of the not so long ago.

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